Set the pupils an assignment to design and make a product to meet a specific technical purpose, choosing appropriate materials.
Example
This example DMA has been written so it can be copied and given directly to pupils. Further details and contexts can be added, as appropriate.
Be seen!
Whatever sport people like to do, it is important that they have the right kit to practise their sport safely. 'To be seen' is one of the recommendations of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions. Design and make a safety garment or accessory for people aged 16 and under to wear when walking, jogging or cycling on the road. Safety should be a priority, and you should incorporate fluorescent and reflective materials. |
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- find and select information that informs and clarifies the task
- draw on their understanding of familiar products, including how, where and why they are used
- design to meet a set of criteria in a specification
- select materials according to their working characteristics and availability
- show an understanding of the situation in which their design will be used
- express ideas in discussion, and as 2-D and 3-D models
- suggest an ordered sequence for managing the task
- use tools, equipment and techniques with precision
- discuss with users the design criteria and the extent to which their design meets them, using questions to clarify users' needs and views and to gain insights into how to improve their design
Some pupils can also be expected to:
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consider the environmental impact of their design, and to justify their use of materials
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propose alternative materials and ways of working
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